For Rep. Mike Thompson, tragedy in Yountville hits home

(1 of )Congressman Mike Thompson makes a statement to members of the media after confirmation that three people and the gunman who took them hostage were found deceased after a day-long standoff at the Veterans Home of California, in Yountville, California, on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

(2 of )Congressman Mike Thompson is briefed on the hostage situation at the Yountville Veterans Home in Yountville, Friday March 9, 2018. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat

(3 of )Congressman Mike Thompson speaks during a Rebuild NorthBay community meeting at SSU, in Rohnert Park on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)